[Hiring] Principal Equipment Supply Manager @TerraPower LLC.

Role Description

TerraPower, LLC. is seeking a Principal Equipment Supply Manager to provide strategic leadership and executive-level oversight for the planning, procurement, fabrication, delivery, testing, commissioning, and close-out of critical equipment packages supporting Natrium projects. This role serves as the senior authority and single point of accountability for highly complex equipment scopes, driving successful outcomes across engineering, supply chain, licensing, quality, construction, commissioning, and project controls organizations.

The Principal Equipment Supply Manager establishes delivery strategy, supplier engagement models, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation plans that support project objectives while ensuring alignment with program-level priorities. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and is responsible for driving organizational alignment, resolving critical issues, and influencing decisions that impact project execution, cost, schedule, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, extensive experience managing major capital projects, deep knowledge of nuclear supply chains and quality requirements, and a proven ability to lead through influence across diverse stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in project delivery, engineering, supply chain, construction, manufacturing, or large-scale capital project execution.
• Minimum 8+ years leading complex equipment programs, major procurements, or integrated project teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering large capital projects within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing.
• Recognized subject matter expertise in equipment delivery strategy, supplier management, and project execution.
• Strong understanding of nuclear quality assurance programs and applicable industry standards including ASME BPVC, ASME QME-1, NQA-1, IEEE standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive organizational alignment without direct authority.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating complex supplier agreements.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Jira, and project controls methodologies.
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certifications preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with significant ambiguity and change.

Requirements

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of critical equipment packages supporting Natrium projects.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for equipment scope performance across cost, schedule, quality, and technical requirements.
• Develop and execute equipment delivery strategies aligned with project objectives and key milestones.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, procurement, quality, licensing, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and project controls organizations.
• Lead strategic supplier engagement, sourcing, and performance management activities for critical equipment programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting equipment delivery, manufacturing readiness, testing, and project execution.
• Establish governance, reporting, and escalation frameworks to ensure timely resolution of critical issues.
• Champion recovery planning and execution when delivery performance deviates from project expectations.
• Provide executive-level communication and recommendations regarding equipment delivery status, risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with supply chain leadership to develop long-term supplier relationships and strengthen manufacturing capabilities for advanced nuclear technologies.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements, regulatory commitments, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Support successful equipment installation, turnover, startup, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Mentor and influence project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and excellence in project execution.
• Contribute to organizational best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of future delivery leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and Disability
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule - 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities